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FluentCommunity8.5/10WishList Member

FluentCommunity vs WishList Member

FluentCommunity wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFluentCommunityWishList Member
Our score8.5/10Not rated
Starts at$139/year (better)$149.50/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days–
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs8K+–
Last Black Friday40% off–
CategoryMembership & LMSMembership & LMS
VendorFluentCommunityWishList Member
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose FluentCommunity if…

  • Site owners building a paid or free member community
  • Creators selling courses alongside a community
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
FluentCommunity reviewVisit FluentCommunity (opens in a new tab)

Choose WishList Member if…

  • Membership sites that sell access to content
  • Course creators who want a built-in course builder
WishList Member reviewVisit WishList Member (opens in a new tab)

Features

FluentCommunity

  • Community spaces
  • Course builder
  • Activity feeds and chats
  • Polls and surveys
  • User profiles and badges
  • Privacy settings
  • Mentions, hashtags and search

WishList Member

  • Content protection
  • Drip content
  • Pay per post
  • Payment integrations
  • Email provider integrations
  • CourseCure course builder

Pros and cons

FluentCommunity

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 on WordPress.org
  • Community and course builder in one plugin
  • Lifetime licenses available for one, five or fifteen sites
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Single site license costs 139 a year or 319 for lifetime
  • No Trustpilot, G2 or Capterra rating found for the plugin

WishList Member

  • Unlimited members and memberships on every plan
  • Wide range of payment and email integrations
  • Course builder included on all plans
  • No free version
  • Integrations with Infusionsoft by Keap or Recurly need the Elite plan

Pricing plans

FluentCommunity

  • Single Site License (annual)Starts here

    $139/year

    1 domain sites

    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of support
    • All features included

  • 5 Sites License (annual)

    $279/year

    5 domains sites

    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support
    • All features included

  • 15 Sites License (annual)

    $489/year

    15 domains sites

    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support
    • All features included

WishList Member

  • BasicStarts here

    $149.50/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited members and memberships
    • CourseCure course builder included
    • Standard support

  • Plus

    $249.50/year

    2 sites

    • Badges and points for courses
    • Priority support
    • Unlimited members and memberships

  • Pro

    $349.50/year

    5 sites

    • Quizzes and team accounts
    • Premium support
    • Unlimited members and memberships

FluentCommunity vs WishList Member questions

Is FluentCommunity better than WishList Member?

On our comparison FluentCommunity comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, FluentCommunity or WishList Member?

FluentCommunity starts at $139/year and WishList Member starts at $149.50/year.

Can I get FluentCommunity or WishList Member cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentCommunity was 40% off last year.

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